The two companies said the talks, reports of which first emerged at the beginning of the week, were at an advanced stage.
FRANCE: Marie Brizard confirms Casino talks
French wines and spirits group, Marie Brizard & Roger International SA, and the supermarket group, Casino Guichard Perrachon SA, have confirmed that they are in talks regarding the sale of Casino's wine division, Chais Beaucairois, to the Bordeaux-based company.